Steve Martorano, Fort Lauderdale’s favorite “cuz” and cook, is planning on expanding his ever-growing empire. The chef, who owns two South Florida restaurants, Cafe Martorano and Martorano’s Italian American Kitchen at the Seminole Hard Rock, along with restaurants in Las Vegas and Atlantic City, sent out an Instagram to alert…
South Florida, consider yourself lucky in the fresh food department. While most of the country is freezing its ass butt off in subzero temps, we’re still basking in the warm glow of never-ending summer and browsing any one of our near year-round farmers’ markets well into winter. From Jupiter to…
The Girl Scouts have found their way to the digital age — probably using a compass they made from a cork, a needle, a magnet, and a bowl of water. (That’s 12 years of Girl Scouting and countless badges, right there.) The days of door-to-door cookie sales are pretty much…
A new waterfront eatery and bar — one of only a few overlooking the Intracoastal Waterway in downtown Delray Beach — will be opening this month. Located across from Deck 84, Hudson at Waterway East will take the space formerly occupied by the historic Old Calypso restaurant, a longtime seafood…
Let New Orleans have its gumbo, Kansas City its barbecue, and Los Angeles and New York City their trend-setting concepts. Here in South Florida, we have our own enviable pedigree: Floribbean, best described as a fusion of island-inspired fare mixed with locally grown tropical fruits and fresh-caught fish. And at…
A new front on the war for Florida growler freedom has been opened. This time, a Palm Beach Gardens attorney, Mark Miller, has filed a lawsuit on behalf of the Crafted Keg against the State of Florida in federal court. Filed in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District…
The Fort Lauderdale Quarterdeck family is growing — but not with more Quarterdeck locations. Recently, the Newport Group welcomed a new waterfront concept in Miami-Dade, bringing more seafood and sushi to the table. See also: Accomplice Brewery Bringing Gluten-Free Beer and Cider to West Palm Beach…
With another month comes another bunch of new restaurants. Though we still have plenty of spots that we’re waiting to see open doors, the four weeks of November welcomed a few new concepts in South Florida. Check out our roundup of restaurant openings, closings, and overall happenings in Broward and…
Around and around we go; today is the start to yet another lovely workweek. Hopefully, you have a bit of a spring in your step from some indulgent weekend activities. If not, don’t fret; there are still plenty of events to keep you busy through your working days. Whether you’re…
Favorite haunt of Sir Paul McCartney, Bob Barker, Alec Baldwin and plenty of other notable names, Fort Lauderdale’s Sublime restaurant is a beacon of meatless eating for vegans and omnivores alike. The best part of all about this award-winning eatery (besides the amazing food) is that 100% of their profits…
A new health-focused restaurant in Boca Raton is looking to make its mark in South Florida with its own philosophy toward food and drink. Now open, Apura Juicery and Coffeehouse is serving a unique menu of cold-pressed juices, cold-brewed coffee, handmade nut “mylks,” and whole, plant-based fare. The mission, says…
It’s #FloridaBeerFriday, where we take a look at a beer brewed in the Sunshine State, giving analysis to the burgeoning craft-beer movement of Florida. Aging a beer can be tricky business. On the one hand, there’s the opportunity to drink an awesomely strong and flavorful beer RIGHT NOW and enjoy…
Congratulations, you made it through yet another working week. You might as well give yourself a pat on the back to celebrate — or better yet, a drink or three. Whether you’re looking to participate try a Black Friday brunch, celebrate post-Thanksgiving, or want to compete in a Movember mustache…
Thanksgiving: our nation’s annual food-focused holiday, commemorating the harvest festival celebrated by the Pilgrims in 1621. Held the fourth Thursday of November, the day marks an epic feast. It also means someone has to cook. A lot. For what seems like the entire extended family. Which means you shouldn’t spend…
Thanksgiving isn’t just about turkeys and stuffing and cranberry sauce. OK, it’s mostly about that. But it’s also about giving thanks and spending warm, grateful times with your loved ones. And there’s no better way to get warm and grateful with your loved ones than beer. Here are the eight…
Even celebrities screw up their turkeys. Take, for example, William Shatner, who made this video for State Farm about the dangers of frying a turkey:…
When was the last time you tried a gluten-free beer? For those that have sampled them, the general reaction is: eh, it’s OK, but it’s nothing compared to my [insert favorite craft brew here]. Any true beer lover will tell you, alter the basic ingredients of beer — water, barley,…
A new Cuban restaurant and coffee shop is coming to Fort Lauderdale next spring. While you can argue that the last thing Broward County needs is yet another Cuban restaurant, owners Ryan Campbell and Alex Recio want you to know they won’t be offering just any Latin American concept. Instead,…
Let’s face it. The best part of the Thanksgiving meal is the sausage. Without it, the turkey is just a slice of meat. Sausage is what gives a turkey its flair. This stuffing takes about ten minutes to prepare, and about 20 minutes to bake. Red the Steakhouse’s chef Peter…
When it comes to barbecue, most people know the big names of the South. There’s Texas’ slow-cooked ribs, Kansas City’s wood-smoked meats, Memphis’ wet-and-dry ribs, and the Carolinas’ famous pulled pork. Next month, look for a new kind of ‘cue — specifically Mississippi-style barbecue — with the grand opening of…
The best-known section of University Drive in Lauderhill might be Koreatown. But drive too fast down the mile-long stretch between Commercial Boulevard and NW 44th Street and you could miss it. The area is home to just a handful of Korean barbecue restaurants and specialty markets, but it’s the type…
Boynton Beach is becoming quite the spot for beer enthusiasts these days, more so now with the current planned opening of a new brewery, Wild Oak Artisan Ales, within its borders. Joining behemoth Due South Brewing Co. and newcomers Coppertop Brewing and Devour Brewing, Wild Oak Artisan Ales will fill…
